Used SM250

Not experienced in commercial smoking but it looks like a large version of my SM066. It makes great BBQ, but don't count on doing sausage easily. Also, the heating profile is in no way uniform vertically, count on rotating a large load during cooking which of course extends cooking time. No opinion on the price but to note the SM260 sells for $8125. Suggest you compare capabilities and the condition of the unit you want to buy. Good luck!

They key is to insure the box itself is in great shape.  If it is what few components make up the smoker are few and easily replaceable.  The most expensive piece is the controller ($1k).  Do a search for SM250 on Cookshack site to see what the various components cost if you have to replace anything (see link below).  Based on the age and if it has all original parts maybe offer $1500-1200 due to age.  Still not a bad buy at $2k as long as the box is in great shape.

https://cookshack.com/search?t...product&q=sm250*

I picked up recently an SM150 with a pristine box but needed a little electrical work for a few hundred $.  It all works with the exception of the display which has a small portion not working.  I may eventually replace the controller.  

Been using my SM250 for 5 years in March. Bought it used for 1000 and had to put 2 new elements and a relay in five years. It will have a bit of learning curve but does better briskets than the stick burner. Biggest mistake will be putting too many chunks in the wood box. Briskets come out perfect with 2.5-3 oz of hickory and pecan chunks per 40-45 lbs for meat. Consistency is almost perfect between loads.